AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY COMMEMORATIVE ENGRAVED COPPER TOBACCO BOX
surfaces worked overall and depicting the action at Trafalgar, and a prize being towed into Yarmouth, the captions reading Victory 100 Guns / Santissima Trinidada 140 Guns / 21 Octre. 1805; Cruizer Brig towing the / Le Contre Amiral Magnon / French Privateer Brig / into Yarmouth Roads 21 Nov 1804, and an owner's name and sweethearts inscription JOSEPH HAW / YARMth / Jany 1 1806 / A B...fur A Friend / And the Girl of my heart -- 3.1/8in. (8cm.) wide

Condition Report
Old wear, missing securing lip inside lid, engraving generally still strong, save part of sweethearts as catalogued; lid sits flush to box.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.